Tenacious Teacher

Tenacious Teacher S2 Ep 1: Bold and Beloved

“The whole block wants to be in her class — and today, you’ll understand why.”Ms. Rice breaks down the outlook and daily practices that help our youngest scholars thrive academically and emotionally. This honest conversation is about teaching with purpose, choosing joy, setting the bar high, and creating a space where every child feels loved, capable, and ready to shine.This is what a tenacious teacher looks like.

HBCU: Blueprint with Dr. Hakim Lucas

The first episode of HBCU: The Blueprint is officially out on The Tenacious Teacher. We’re honored to kick off the series with Dr. Hakim Lucas, President of Virginia Union University. Available now on YouTube and wherever you stream your podcasts.#HBCUBlueprint #TenaciousTeacher #VUU #HBCU #EducationMatters

Season 1 Episode 5: Courage, Sacrifice, and Tenacity with Bharti Bhasim

Meet Bharti Bhasin, a remarkable math educator whose journey spans continents—from teaching high school in India to coaching math teachers at Friendship Collegiate Early College Academy in D.C. Her story is one of courage, sacrifice, and tenacity. Bharti didn’t just bring her talents to the U.S.—she rewrote her own future to help students write theirs.Watch or listen to The Tenacious Teacher on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Coming Tuesday, May 6: Meet Bharti Bhasin

Coming Tuesday, May 6: A powerful new episode of The Tenacious Teacher Podcast you won’t want to miss.Meet Bharti Bhasin, a remarkable math educator whose journey spans continents—from teaching high school in India to coaching teachers in D.C. Her story is one of courage, sacrifice, and purpose. She didn’t just bring her talents to the U.S.—she rewrote her future to help students write theirs.Watch or listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!

Season 1, Episode 4: “Heart Work” with Yvonne Tackie

The entire nation is focused on education. So, let’s focus on what truly drives it – the tenacity of our teachers, the unwavering belief that transforms student lives, the heart of the work.In the , we sit down with Yvonne Tackie, an award-winning educator, ELA instructional specialist, AI enthusiast, and mentor at Friendship Ideal—the district’s highest-performing middle school.Born in Paris, raised in Ghana, and now shaping young minds in D.C., Yvonne shares how seeing the strengths in every student isn’t just good teaching—it’s heart work. Her advice? “Empower students. Remind them of their strengths. That’s what changes everything.”Tune in for an inspiring conversation that reminds us all why teaching isn’t just a job—it’s a calling.